Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I enroll my child?
You must bring in the following original documents to the site you wish to enroll your child in:  Your child’s Birth Certificate, Health Record, Proof of Income, Proof of Residence and Social Security Cards for all family members that are in your household.

2. Do you provide free meals?
Our on-site kitchen staff provides nutritional breakfast, lunch and snack daily at all 3 sites. A NYS Certified Nutritionist approves all menus.

3. Do you have Universal Pre-Kindergarten?
Our program offers the UPK Program to children that are four (4) years of age at all 3 sites.

4. What are the hours of operation?

Our hours of operation are as follows:
JAMAICA AVENUE SITE
Arrival Times:
AM:  Bambi, Beaver, Duckling & Dolphin Classes       7:30 AM        
AM:  Penguin, Puffin, Panda & Puppy Classes           8:15 AM
PM:  Penguin & Puffin Classes                                   12:30 PM         
PM:  Bambi, Beaver, Duckling & Dolphin Classes       1:00 PM
Dismissal Times:
AM:  Penguin & Puffin Classes                                       NOT BEFORE  11:20 AM
AM:  Bambi, Beaver, Duckling & Dolphin Classes           NOT BEFORE  12:30 PM
PM: Bambi, Beaver, Duckling & Dolphin Classes        NOT BEFORE4:00 PM
Panda & Puppy Classes -                                             NOT BEFORE5:00 PM
PM:Penguin & Puffin Classes                               NOT BEFORE   5:30 PM

LINDEN BOULEVARD SITE
Arrival Times:
ALL AM Classes                              8:15 AM
FULL DAY Classes                          8:15 AM
ALL PM Classes                              12:45 PM
Dismissal Times:
ALL AM Classes -                           NOT BEFORE        11:45 AM
PM Classrooms 5 & 6                    NOT BEFORE         4:15 PM
PM Classrooms 1 & 4 -                 NOT BEFORE          4:45 PM
PM Classrooms 2 & 3 -                 NOT BEFORE          5:15 PM

RIVERTON STREET SITE
Arrival Times:
All Classes                                                                   8:30 AM
Dismissal Times:
All Classes -                                 NOT BEFORE         4:15 PM

5. How can I get my child in a Full Day class?
Children are placed in full day classes on a first come, first served basis at all 3 sites. Placement is also based on availability of space and special family needs, as defined in our policy

6. Do you provide services for children with special needs?
We complete educational screenings on all children to ensure that they are developing appropriately. We provide special education services for children at all 3 sites, if necessary.

7. Is the program accredited?
Yes, the Committee for Early Childhood Development’s Jamaica Avenue site is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC ) Accredited site.

8. Does my child have to wear a uniform?
Yes, CECD is a uniform school. Boys wear light blue shirts and navy blue pants while the girls wear light blue blouses and navy blue skirts or pants at all 3 sites.

9. Do you have more than one (1) site?
Yes.  Our site at 193-04 Jamaica Avenue-Hollis serves 215 children.
Our site at 172-17 Linden Boulevard-St, Albans serve 168 children.
Our site at 118-46 Riverton Street-St. Albans serves 93 children.